Malicious Code Detected in suharta-poke75: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166207: Malicious code in suharta-poke75 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package suharta-poke75 is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of suharta-poke75 lies in its ability to modify critical files and continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in suharta-poke75 originates from its malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke75If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the suharta-poke75 package and any other packages that may have been published during the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file for any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke75 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
suharta-poke75 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall suharta-poke75' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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